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The 24th
Annual
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Camp 2008 Wrap-Up: |
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New friendships, fun and personal growth
were the weekend themes for the more
than 145 campers who attended House Ear
Institute’s 23rd Family Camp program on
May 30 – June 1, 2008. Held at the
scenic Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu, CA,
it is a weekend retreat for families
with children affected by a hearing
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This year, teen campers were introduced
to rock climbing and a high-wire ropes
challenge to build self-confidence and a
sense of accomplishment. A leadership
program for the teens introduced public
speaking and encouraged them to share
their experiences with others. A hiking
challenge rewarded them with
breathtaking views of the Pacific.
Younger children took part in a variety
of sports and arts and crafts programs.
They also participated in acting
classes, a hiking safety course, a
percussion workshop, wild animal
presentations and even a martial arts
class. Parents engaged in a series of
workshops to help their children deal
with feelings of isolation and
alienation, learn self-advocacy and
navigate the IEP process. A highlight
for the families was dancing the night
away to the high energy entertainment of
Latch Key Kid, a popular Southern
California band. |
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Returning
Counselor
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New Counselor
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We thank the following organizations for their support and pledges |
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Ann Peppers Foundation Employees Community Fund of Boeing California The Henry W. Bull Foundation Kids Klub Foundation
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 Delta Zeta Foundation |
 Hannon Foundation |
Los Angeles
Associates |
